How to choose the right Apple single back glass

• Published on 2025-08-20 • Author: gooyeegsm • View: 40

Damaged Apple back glass is a common problem, especially for phones that are subject to frequent use or accidental drops. Currently, Apple's official after-sales service centers offer back glass replacement services, but the cost is relatively high and the number of models available is limited (only models from 12 to 16 series are supported).

Considering the cost-effectiveness, if the back glass is broken, many users will opt for a third-party repair shop to replace it, so how do users choose the right back glass?

Common single back glass options on the market include big-hole back glass, small-hole back glass, and big-hole raw material back glass.

1)Big-hole back glass

This is the cheapest back glass on the market, typically priced under 10rmb. The quality is very poor. The lens area is made of two pieces of glass glued together, with a visible gap between them, and water droplets will not form beads.

If a repairman uses this type of big-hole back glass without disassembling the phone and simply heats and removes broken one, then glues the new one back together, glass shards may remain inside the phone, potentially leading to battery bulging and other issues later. After installation, there will be a gap around the edge of the phone's camera.

2) Small-hole back glass

The quality of small-hole back glass is slightly better than that of big-hole back glass. However, replacing the small hole back glass requires grinding off the rear camera lens ring(as shown in the figure below). After installing the small-hole back glass, install the dedicated rear camera lens ring (as shown in the figure below). This may have some impact on the later stage of the phone's rear camera photography, such as the lens ring falling off, dust entering the camera, etc.

3) The original material all-in-one big-hole back glass

It utilizes the original cold-sculpting process and materials, resulting in superior quality and preserving the original feel. Furthermore, installing this glass requires no polishing of the lens ring. With current technological advancements, the original material all-in-one big-hole back glass is virtually invisible, and water droplets bead up. Replacing this glass minimizes damage to the phone. You can retain your original rear camera lens ring, which also offers excellent quality.

The above is a brief discussion on iPhone back glass replacements, for reference only. The cost of repairing a broken iPhone back glass varies depending on the repair method and quality. Users can choose the appropriate repair method based on their needs and budget. During the repair process, it's important to ensure safety precautions and data backups are in place to ensure a smooth repair.Thanks！